Irish Photographers Blog
Google and Personalised Search
Posted on Thursday, Sep 15th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Did you know that the results that Google returns to you may be very slightly different to those served to your neighbour. This is because Google uses some of your previous browsing history to work out the results that best suit you. In order to see what Google is returning based on no history you need to add an argument into the query string that will remove all stored personal ... Read More »
The Friday Frame – Picture of the Week
Posted on Thursday, Sep 15th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Have you taken or seen an image by an Irish professional photographer that you want to highlight. Starting next week we will be posting the Friday Frame. It should be recent, photographed within the last month, but the subject matter can be whatever you wish. Send you suggestions here.
Open Coffee
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 14th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Yesterday we had the first of our open coffees. I wasn't sure how it would pan out or even if anyone would turn up. I need not have worried. When I arrived in the restaurant I found three eager photographers chatting away. In the end there was a good turn out and many more sent good wishes. Overall the reaction to the Open Coffee has been brillant. Photographers seem ... Read More »
Newstalk launch citizen journalism site
Posted on Wednesday, Sep 7th, 2011 in Photography News, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 7 Comments
George Hook is fronting Newstalks drive into citizen journalism where you can earn, wait for it, ..... "badges".
But I am disappointed - why can't this site clearly state they will not resell any content uploaded to any third party nor will they use it in anyway other than in relation to the story uploaded. I think that citizen journalism is an interesting development but this media group should include some fair ... Read More »
Wedding Rip Offs
Posted on Monday, Sep 5th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog, Wedding Photography in Ireland by Alan Murphy | 8 Comments
I read Melanie Morris's article with interest and while I see the "rip off" headline as provocative I have sympathy for some of the points she has raised.
No doubt many will agree with her and others will not - for that is the point of an opinion piece - to create debate and stimulate discussion. For my part I wish to address the point made in the article regarding ... Read More »
Skerries Wedding Showcase
Posted on Friday, Sep 2nd, 2011 in Meet the Suppliers, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Denise Cannon is offering wedding couples an opportunity to meet and chat with wedding suppliers at the Skerries Wedding Showcase in Designworks Photography Studios. Sunday 18th of September 12-6pm
Making Space – Noel Bowler
Posted on Friday, Sep 2nd, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Got an invite to a viewing of Making Space by Noel Bowler in the Gallery of Photography, Temple Bar. The exhibition which will be launched by Jackie Barker, Director, Millennium Arts Centre runs until October 16th 2011.
Ever considered the work that goes into making data cards.
Posted on Friday, Sep 2nd, 2011 in Meet the Suppliers, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Everyday we stick them in our cameras and never give them a thought. But what goes into making a memory card. In this video Lexar let you see the process from start to finish.
Photography in Ireland – Clubs you can join to enjoy and improve your photography
Posted on Friday, Aug 26th, 2011 in Photography Ireland, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Here is a list of photography clubs in Ireland. You can also join our discussion groups here on the site. They are open to all and anyone can join.
Antrim
Armagh
Carlow
Carlow Photographic Society
Cavan
Clare
Ennis Camera Club
Shannon Camera Club
Cork
Carrigaline Photographic Society
Cork Camera Group
East Cork Camera Club
Derry
Donegal
Northwest Photographic
Down
Dublin
Clondalkin Camera Club
Dublin Camera Club
In focus
OffShoot Camera Club
Sutton Camera Club
Fermanagh
Galway
Galway Camera Club
Kerry
Kerry Photographic ... Read More »
Proud to be listed on photographers.ie
Posted on Thursday, Aug 25th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
You have a listing on photographers.ie - well why not tell the world about it. Download the gif here and post it on to your blog or homepage. Link it back to your listing on photographers.ie - that way you can let potential clients see the real galleries and the images you have loaded onto the site.
Some may say that you would be crazy to link and allow ... Read More »
Real weddings
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 24th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Want to see images from real weddings by the best professional wedding photographers in Ireland? In our "Real Weddings" section we have hundreds of images from across Ireland's leading wedding venues. Check them out for yourself.
Shoot Away
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by LA Speedwing | 1 Comment
Some people new to internet will tell you how great the internet is. Yes, Information for free around the clock. We know. Yet most of us, are now at the point where we get frustrated to find quantity of information over quality when it comes to use google.
See if you look for a good Irish website about tips and advice on Photography, you could be searching though the 255 million ... Read More »
Moving Portraits – Any photographers offering to brides?
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 3 Comments
I came across this Lindsay Lohan moving portrait and am interested to hear if any photographers have been commissioned by brides to do a similar project. It is something that would fit in with the offerings of a modern professional wedding photographer.
If you have a moving image in your portfolio - send a link to us and we will post it here.
The 98 second film of Lohan was captured by Richard ... Read More »
So you want to be a photographer…….
Posted on Thursday, Aug 4th, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 3 Comments
If you still want to become a professional photographer that's super - but do prepare a business plan, cost your business and get appropriate insurance.
Readers – Make sure you read the terms and conditions.
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 3rd, 2011 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 4 Comments
The Examiner have started to feature readers images in their Saturday edition. I know that some people get a kick out of seeing their images in publications and that is fine. I also appreciate that the Irish Examiner have a picture desk that value good photography and they know how to use it in their paper. I am no lawyer but I am however concerned about the Terms and Conditions ... Read More »
